GAZA

Mathcore / Sludge Metal • United States

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Gaza was an American mathcore / sludge metal band from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Formed in 2004, they are signed to Black Market Activities and have released one extended-play and three full-length albums. They are known for their complex and heavy sound, as well as their outspoken anti-religious and political views.

The original lineup consisted of Casey Hansen on drums, Parkin on bass, and Michael Mason and Luke Sorenson on guitars. With this lineup they played their first two shows with different vocalists – first with Dustin Dransfield and then with Dreu Hudson. After their departure, Parkin switched to lead vocals, and bass player Chris Clement was added. With this lineup, the band recorded their debut EP East in 2004, which was distributed by Exigent Records.

In 2006, the band signed to label Black Market Activities, on which they have released I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die, He Is Neverread more...